Darwin Forest

Whether you’re exploring the beautiful Peak District National Park, visiting local gems like Chatsworth House and Matlock Bath, experiencing an adrenaline-pumping day out at Alton Towers, or simply relaxing in your luxury lodge, Darwin Forest Lodges provide the ideal base. Choose from stylish self-catering lodges, some complete with private hot tubs, all thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation.
On site, you’ll find an indoor swimming pool, spa, gym, and an excellent restaurant and café. Plus, there’s plenty to keep little ones entertained too, with a soft play centre, outdoor playgrounds, mini golf, and scenic woodland walks right on your doorstep. Perfect for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone craving a breath of fresh air, Darwin Forest in Matlock offers a UK staycation that’s as restful or active as you like.

Darwin Forest offers guests an excellent range of facilities including: an indoor heated pool, Evolution Health and Fitness leisure centre, a gym and a fully equipped spa with steam room, sauna and massage treatments. Onsite, there is the Foresters Bar and Restaurant for guests to enjoy a bite to eat, plus the Explorers Café. Elsewhere on the property, there is a laundrette and a shop for guests to buy little extras and essentials.

To keep every age of guest entertained, the property features: cycle hire, mini golf, archery, pool table, tennis court, Little Monkeys Indoor Play Centre, a children's playground, SeaScooters, Body Zorbs, Orienteering courses, and woodland walks. 

Darwin Forest offers a range of accommodation options from pet-friendly cabins to luxury lodges. This deal is based on the Chatsworth Elite Vogue 2 Lodge. The Elite Vogue lodges offer spacious accommodation in an open-plan living style with wooden floors and full-length windows that lead to a deck with outdoor dining furniture. The living area features a dining table, sofas, and a TV with Chromecast for streaming. The lodge includes one double bedroom with a flat-screen TV, one twin bedroom, and a modern family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower. This particular cabin does not allow pets.